We all want our kids to get out and play in the great outdoors. But when Mother Nature interferes, there are plenty of indoor play options all over town.
Charlotte 7325 Smith Corners Blvd. 704-709-9050 Climbing Wall Challenge
Pineville 10200 Centrum Pkwy. 704-208-4040
Get your wiggles and giggles out at one of Sky Zone’s big trampoline parks. Find wall-to-wall trampolines for freestyle jumping, basketball hoops at a variety of heights for all ages, arcade games, and more. Bonus for parents: feel like a kid again and get a great workout, too!
9108 Lawyers Rd, Mint Hill 704-992-7883
Crowned the “ultimate indoor adventure park” Urban Air offers trampolines, bumper cars, ropes course, climbing walls, playground, warrior course, and more. All skill levels and ages are welcome.
300 E. 7th St. 704-416-4600
With interactive exhibits, designated kid spaces, a puppet theatre, and more, ImaginOn is an enchanting library experience guaranteed to keep little ones engaged.
Ally Center – 601 S. Tryon St.
Adults and kids will enjoy the mind-bending hijinks created by mirrors, lights, and depth perception challenges.
Just Play is an adventure playground with climbing structures, ninja course, interactive digital games, and more. Enjoy a designated toddler area for the littlest patrons, and parents play for free!
2700 Gray Fox Rd., Monroe 704-776-9314
Kids 12 and under can take on obstacle courses, ball blasts, swings, and ball pits, while little ones can hang in the special toddler play section. Parents will love Playland’s coffee café, free WIFI, and open floor plan that allows for full visibility.
Within their network of hands-on museums, you’ll find something for every kid, at any age.
105 Gilead Rd., Huntersville 704-372-6261 Closed on Mondays
Suited for young children, (7 and under), the museum and its extensive play exhibitions are themed around a small town, allowing children to learn through play.
1658 Sterling Rd. 704-286-8302 Closed on Mondays
Geared toward younger children, but enjoyable for all ages, the hands-on nature facility lets kids get up close with animals and insects.
301 N. Tryon St. 704-327-2189
With interactive exhibits, labs, live shows, and an IMAX theatre, there’s enough at this uptown museum to fill the entire day with kids of any age.
South Charlotte 7415 Waverly Walk Ave. 704-246-8271
Fort Mill 1365 Broadcloth St., Suite 105 803-396-0125
This art and pottery studio has classes, workshops, and camps for toddlers to teens in an environment that encourages uninhibited creativity without concern for messes or mistakes. Friday and Saturday drop-ins offer parent and child art experiences, as well as drop-off arts and crafts sessions for kids ages 5 to 12.
400 E. MLK Jr. Blvd. 704-654-4400 Closed Tuesdays
Car-loving kids will be dazzled by the interactive experiences, realistic racing simulators, pit crew challenges, virtual and augmented reality exhibits, and racecars on display, including Disney’s Lightning McQueen.
11611 Ardrey Kell Rd. 704-583-1444
The Ballantyne mega center with bounce houses, laser tag, bowling, arcade games, bumper cars, a ropes course, virtual reality, and more. The littlest ones won’t be left out with mini-bowling and the Playland Adventure Center.
11415 Granite St Suite C 704-504-7958
For a small fee, kids can come and free play on all of their playground equipment, basketball hoops, trampolines, and more.
10621 Bryton Corporate Center Dr 704-875-7888
This place has it all – arcade, fun house, bumper cars, bowling and more. No children under 18 after 6pm on weekends.
Matthews – 10715 Independence Pointe Pkwy. 704-844-6677
South End – 2220 S Tryon St 980-242-3244
The indoor rock climbing facility offers customized programs for all ages and skill levels. Note: there is a minimum 1:3 adult to child ratio.
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